Combined radiator cover and support



Dec. 17, 1940. w F g 2,225,104

COMBINED RADIATOR COVER AND SUPPORT Filed June 6, 1959 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 COMBINED RADIATOR COVER AND' SUPPORT Filed June 6, 1939 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 ZZZ- 3. Z

M44 44/ 54058 4 INVENTOR. .33 BY 5% w/r/vsss:

a ATTORNEYS Patented Dec. 17, 1940 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2,225,104 COMBINED aAnr a'r'on COVER/AND SUP ORT'

8 Claims. (Cl. 237-79) This invention relates to new and useful improvements in radiator attachments and more particularly it pertains to a combined cover and device for supporting articles such as garments of personal wear, towels and the like, in close relation or juxta-position therewith in order that they may be subjected to the action of the radiator for drying purposes.

It is an object of the invention to combine the article supporting device with a cover for the radiator and so to construct both the radiator cover and the article supporting device that they may be fitted to radiators of various lengths, of course within certain limitations, of adjustment. 15 It is another object of theinvention so to construct the radiator cover and the article supporting device that the latter may be adjusted relative to the radiator cover and radiator and when not in use may be moved into close or contacting relation with the radiator cover in which position it is practically out of sight, or invisible.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a new and improved construction of radiator cover which construction greatly enhances the appearance of the radiator cover and materially adds to the strength thereof.

With the above and other objects in view reference will be had to the accompanying drawings, in which:'

Figure l is a perspective view of a radiator 11- lustrating a cover and supporting device constructed in accordance with the present invention, in place thereon,

Figure 2 is a fragmentary view in elevation,

Figure 3 is a top plan view,

Figure 4 is a detail vertical sectional View taken substantially on the line 4-4 of Figure'3,

Figure 5 is a fragmentary horizontal sectional view taken substantially on the line 5-5 of 40 Figure 1,

Figure 6 is a detail vertical sectional view on an enlarged scale taken substantially on the line 66 of Figure 1, t

Figure '7 is a top plan view partly broken away illustrating the radiator cover,

Figure 8 is a longitudinal sectional view partly broken away taken substantially on the line 8-8 of Figure 7,

50 Figure 9 is a detail fragmentary view illustrating a corner construction of the radiator cover,

Figure 10 is a detail horizontal sectional view on an enlarged scale taken substantially on the line Ill-l0 of Figure 9,

Figure 11 is a detail vertical sectional view taken substantially on the line ll-H of Figure 7,, and;

Figure 12 is a plan view illustrating the blank from which thecover sectionsare formed.

Referring particularly to Figures 1 through 6 5 inclusive, the, radiator cover is designated A, the supporting device being designated B. The radiator cover comprises two sections I5 and 16'. The section I6 telescopes within the section Hi, the latter being provided with guide flanges H, see Figure 6, in which the edges I8 of the side flanges of the section l6 slide. By this construction the two sections 15 and 16 may be adjusted relatively to each other toform a radiator cover of any desired length'within, of course, certain limita- 35 tions.

As best illustrated in Figure 6, the member I9 is in the form of a channel which receives the member 20, the member I9 having flanges 2| which embrace the member 29. By this construetion the members l9 and 20- are also telescopically engaged with each other in order-that they may move relatively to each other as the sections of the radiator cover are adjusted.

For attachment of the supporting device to the 5 radiator cover, I provide the end wall of each section of the radiator cover with astruck-out strap -like portion 22. This portion 22 may be formed merely by two'parallel slits, the metal between said slits being struck outwardly from, the. end wall of the section. Each of themembers 19 and 20 of the supporting device is provided with a right angular end extension 23 and these extensions are adapted for reception in their respec-tive-strap-like portions 22 as best illustrated in Figures 1 and- 2. It is to be under-' stood that in the formation of the device, the strap-like portions 22 will be struck outwardly far .enough to receive their respective angularend extensions 23 of the supporting device, and yet, 40 produce sufi'ici'ent friction to retain them in adjustab'le position without necessitating separate fastening means for the purpose.

I will now describe the operation of the device.

The radiator cover A is placed over the radi-.. 5 ator as illustrated in Figure 1 and its sections l5 and I6 together with the members IB- and 20 of the supporting device are properly adjusted by reasonv of their: telescopic construction, to fit the radiator.

If it is desired to place upon the sup-porting' device B, articles of apparel or any other articles to be dried, the supporting device is-moved-outvwardly from the radiator cover merely by'sliding its angular end extensions in-the struckout' por-..

ticularly to Figure 12, each blank comprises a' sheet of suitable metal of general rectangular it is adapted to be bent or folded in the following manner. To form the side walls of the covers, the sheet is bent or folded upon the lines 3|, the side walls being designated 32. Each side wall is formed with an inwardly turned edge 33, the side walls being bent upon the line 34 to form these inwardly turned edges. In one section, for example the section A, the inwardly turned edges 33 merely constitute a finish edge while in the section B these inwardly turned edges 33 provide the guide flanges ll heretofore mentioned. Each of the lines 3| terminates at one end in a relatively short curved portion 35, which curved portion merges into a transversely extending line 36 upon which the sheet of metal is adapted to be bent to form the end wall 31 of the cover section. The end wall 31 is bent upon the line designated 38 to provide an inwardly turned finish flange 39. The-inwardly turned edges 33 terminate in an angular end 43 and the side walls have rec- .tangular extensions 4| and extending from the inner edge of each of these rectangular extensions 4| to their respective end and the end walls 35, there is a curved section 42. Each of the sec- 40'tions 42 is connected to its respective end extension as at 43, but is separated from its respective end of the end wall 3'! by a out line 44.

In forming the top, it is placed in a suitable die, which die is operated to bend the blank upon the 45 lines 3!, 35 and 33 of the curved sections 42, having their free ends formed by the out line 44 passing around and embracing their respective ends of the end wall 31 after it has been bent at right angles to the main body portion of the blank 50 upon the line 35. After this has been done, the rectangular extensions 4| of the side walls 32 are curved around into overlapping engagement with the end wall 31 in which position they are secured byrivets or other suitable fastenings 45.

After the two blanks have been formed as described, they are telescoped relatively to, each other to form the cover.

One of the side walls may be out along the line designated 45 in Figure 12 and turned inwardly 60 to provide a stop. 41 for engagement by the inner end of the section It to limit relative movement of the sections [Sand l6 in their telescopic movement towards each other.

From the foregoing it will be apparent that the 5 present invention provides a new and improved radiator cover which includes a suitable support for relatively small articles-oi apparel or towels and the like. Further the invention provides a 70 device which is possessed of strength, ornamental beauty and which is adaptable to radiators of various lengths. Still further the invention provides a supporting device which may be either adjusted relatively to the radiator cover or en- 75 tirely removed if desired without detracting from form. The sheet of metal is designated 30 and the appearance or utility of the radiator cover, as such.

While the invention has been herein illustrated in its preferred form it is to be understood that it is not to be limited to the specific construction herein shown and that it may be presented in other forms without departing from the spirit thereof.

Having thus described the invention what is claimed as new, is:

1. In a device of the character described in combination a radiator cover comprising telescopic sections, a suitable supporting device comprising telescopic sections, and means for attaching the supporting device to the radiator cover.

2. In a device of the character described in combination a radiator cover comprising telescopic sections, a suitable supporting device comprising telescopic sections, and means for attaching the supporting device to the radiator cover, and'for permitting. simultaneous adjustment of the radiator cover and said supporting device.

3. .A radiator cover comprising twosections adapted for telescopic engagement with each other, eachfof said sections comprising a main body portion, two side Walls and an end wall, extensions projecting from one end of each of said side walls and adapted for embracing engagement. with the end'wall, curved portions or extensions projecting from the body portion and adapted to lie behind their respective rectangular extensions of the side walls to form rounded corners for the main body portion, and means for securing the rectangular extensions of the side walls in rigid engagement with their respective ends of the end wall.

4. A radiator cover comprising two sections adapted for telescopic engagement with each other, each of said sections comprising a main extensions projecting from one end of each of said side Walls and adapted for embracing engagement with the end wall, curved portions or extensions projecting from the body portion and adapted to lie behind their respective rectangular extensions of the side walls to form rounded corners for the main body portion, means for securing the rectangular extensions of the side walls in rigid engagement with their'respeotive ends of the end Wall, and means carried by the end wall of each section for attachment of a suitable supporting device on the cover.

5. A radiator cover comprising two sections adapted for telescopic engagement with each other, each of said sections comprising a main body portion, two side walls and an end wall, extensions projecting from one end of each of said side walls and adapted for embracing engagement with the end wall, curved portions or extensions projecting from the body portion and adapted to lie behind their respective rectangular extensions of the side walls to form rounded corners for the main body portion, means for securing the rectangular extensions of the side walls in rigid engagement with their respective ends of the end wall, and means carried by the end wall of each section for the attachment of one element of a telescoping supporting device to the section.

6. A radiator ,cover comprising two sections adapted for telescopic engagement with each other, each of. said sections comprising a main body portion, two side walls and an end wall, extensions projecting from one end of each of said side walls and adapted for embracing engagement with the end wall, curved portions or ex tensions projecting from the body portion and adapted to lie behind their respective rectangular extensions of the side walls to form rounded corners for the main body portion, means for securing the rectangular extensions of the side Walls in rigid engagement with their respective ends of the end wall, and means carried by the end wall of each section for adjustably and rernovably attaching one element of a telescoping supporting device to each section.

'7. A radiator cover comprising two sections adapted for telescopic engagement with each other, each of said sections comprising a main body portion, two side walls and an end wall, extensions projecting from one end of each of said side walls. and adapted for embracing engagement with the end wall, curved portions or extensions projecting from the body portion and adapted to lie behind their respective rectangular extensions of the side walls to form rounded corners for the main body portion, means for se-' curing the rectangular extensions of the side walls in rigid engagement with their respective ends of the end wall, and means carried by the end wall of each section for adjustably and removably attaching one element of a telescoping supporting device to each section, said means comprising a strap-like portion struck outwardly from the end Wall of each element.

8. In a device of the character described in combination, a radiator cover having depending end flanges, a struck-out strap-like portion in each of the depending end flanges, and an article supporting device for attachment to the radiator cover, said article supporting device comprising a body portion having right angular end extensions for reception between the struck-out straplike portions and the depending'end flanges of the radiator cover for attaching the article supporting device to the radiator cover.

WILLIAM FADER. 

